Space exploration is growing exponentially, and governments continue to allocate significant investments to defense. Consequently, this sector is experiencing increased demand for innovative and reliable power solutions. For example, high-performance LEO and MEO communications satellites require small, radiation-resistant power solutions to survive in the harsh environment of space. Satellite operators are offering increasingly sophisticated onboard processing capabilities that require the most advanced submicron-scale FPGAs and ASICs. These devices have their own low-voltage, high-current, and high-power requirements, so manufacturers must be able to provide greater functionality on smaller payloads and platforms. Furthermore, alongside the standardization of electronic systems in defense applications, these systems are being required to achieve a higher degree of interoperability, scalability, and reliability.
Size, weight, and power are and will continue to be key parameters in aerospace and defense applications. From the need for high-density solutions in unmanned aerial vehicles to the design of radiation-resistant power electronics solutions, Vicor's lightweight, compact, and high-density power modules provide flexibility for power system designers. The new ebook examines a range of challenges and modular solutions. It also offers technical advice applicable to Vicor power modules and answers frequently asked questions about power supply, all in this downloadable guide.
“Innovative and reliable power solutions for mission critical applications” addresses the most relevant aspects in the aerospace, defense and satellite sectors, including:
- Powering tethered, aerial and submersible vehicles
- Electronic countermeasures
- High power density and low noise supply in space applications
- Radiation-resistant electronic power systems
Scott Fowler, EMEA Business Development Manager for Aerospace, Defense, and Satellites at Vicor, stated: “Manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to find lightweight and scalable solutions that meet the power requirements of their applications, and this new ebook presents case studies and solutions. We do everything with our customers in mind, so we want to make it easy for them to have new ideas, practical solutions, and technical advice all in one place. Our online resource library is designed to support them, which is why we are so pleased to add a new ebook aimed at power system designers.”
Vicor's e-book can be downloaded for free.
